Rep. Anthony D’Esposito

Maddy summaryThis bill excludes veterans' disability and dependency payments from income calculations for HUD housing assistance programs. It directly affects veterans and their families receiving disability compensation under Title 38, U.S. Code, by ensuring these benefits don't reduce their eligibility or housing assistance amounts. Specifically, it prevents HUD from counting these payments when determining eligibility, benefit amounts, or rent calculations for assisted housing. The policy change applies solely to HUD-administered housing programs, not other federal benefits.

Maddy summaryHR 6201, the Iranian Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2023, creates the Iran Sanctions Enforcement Fund to cover costs related to seizing and forfeiting property from Iran or its designated proxies (like Hezbollah or the Revolutionary Guard Corps) that violate U.S. sanctions. The fund, initially $150 million, pays for investigative costs, property management, informant rewards, and equipment for federal, state, and local agencies involved in enforcement. It also establishes an Export Enforcement Coordination Center within Homeland Security to improve interagency cooperation on enforcing export controls targeting Iran. The bill requires annual reports on fund usage and mandates repayment of the initial $150 million by 2034, unless waived for national security reasons.

Maddy summaryHR 3266, the Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act, requires the U.S. Secretary of State to report annually on curriculum content in Palestinian Authority (PA) schools and UNRWA schools in the West Bank and Gaza. The bill mandates reports assessing whether textbooks contain content encouraging violence or intolerance toward other nations or ethnic groups, steps the PA is taking to align with UN tolerance standards, and how U.S. aid funds are used to address such content. It specifically directs the State Department to review materials like textbooks, maps, and math problems referencing conflicts, as documented in a 2018 GAO report. The reports must be submitted publicly and include details on U.S. diplomatic efforts to promote peace in Palestinian education. This is a procedural bill focused on monitoring curriculum content, not altering education policy directly.

Maddy summaryHRES 773 is a resolution to expel Representative George Santos from the U.S. House of Representatives due to criminal charges and misconduct. It cites his false claims about his background, federal indictments for wire fraud, money laundering, and stealing over $44,000 from campaign donors, as well as falsifying financial records. The resolution invokes Article I, Section 5 of the Constitution, which allows the House to expel members for "disorderly behavior" or misconduct. This action directly affects Santos, removing him from his seat and ending his service as the representative for New York’s 3rd Congressional District. The resolution does not alter any laws but addresses his eligibility to serve based on his legal violations.

Maddy summaryHRES 559 is a non-binding House resolution declaring U.S. policy that a nuclear-armed Iran is unacceptable. It states the U.S. must prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons under any circumstances, use all means necessary to stop this, and support allies like Israel in doing so. The resolution does not create new laws or programs but formally expresses congressional position on Iran's nuclear program. It directly affects U.S. foreign policy direction and diplomatic messaging, not specific individuals or groups.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to evaluate its current biometric entry and exit system within 180 days of enactment. DHS must submit detailed reports to Congress on system costs, staffing, travel wait times, privacy impacts, and how the system affects legitimate travel, trade, and counterterrorism efforts - while excluding U.S. citizen data. The evaluation must assess existing infrastructure, training needs, private-sector partnerships, and compliance with procurement rules. This is an oversight measure focused on reviewing DHS’s current implementation, not creating new policy.

Maddy summaryThe Combatting Fentanyl Poisonings Act of 2023 authorizes federal grants to state/local law enforcement and nonprofit organizations to address fentanyl-related harms. It provides funding for law enforcement to target social media platforms used for selling controlled substances (including education on counterfeit fentanyl risks) and for nonprofits to run public awareness campaigns about fentanyl dangers, including naloxone training and support for families affected by fentanyl deaths. Grants under section 509(a) are capped at $50,000 per nonprofit, with strict limits prohibiting funds for harm reduction supplies (except naloxone). The bill reserves $10 million for law enforcement grants and $2 million for public awareness grants under this act.

Maddy summaryThe Bring Americans Home Act prohibits the U.S. Department of State from requiring American citizens to pay for government-assisted evacuations or departures from crisis situations abroad. It directly affects U.S. citizens evacuated by the State Department or receiving government-arranged departure assistance during emergencies overseas. The bill's key provision explicitly bans the Secretary of State from charging these costs, overriding any existing laws that might impose such fees. This ensures citizens face no financial burden when the government arranges their safe return from dangerous locations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Department of Defense (DoD) to request state or EPA permit modifications for military facilities to mandate quarterly testing of PFAS chemicals in stormwater runoff and implement controls to reduce discharges. It directly affects DoD facilities, which use PFAS-containing firefighting foams, and the states or EPA issuing their stormwater permits. Key provisions include a one-year deadline for permit revisions (requiring quarterly PFAS monitoring and best management practices) and dedicating at least 1% of annual PFAS remediation funds for stormwater testing at military sites. The bill aims to reduce PFAS pollution from military operations into waterways through enforceable monitoring and control measures.

This resolution condemns Hamas' October 7, 2023, attacks against Israel and expresses sympathy and solidarity with the families of those held hostage or killed in those attacks.  The resolution also adjourns the House of Representatives in honor of those killed and unaccounted for.